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Compare train and bus for Doncaster to Wakefield
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Doncaster to Wakefield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €2 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 52m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €2, while a train costs an average of €2.
Distance: 18 miles (30 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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€2 Average price Cheapest | €6 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
52m Average total duration Fastest 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The journey is about 25m faster (23m by train vs 48m by car) and roughly €0.22 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€6 vs €6). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
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How to get from Doncaster to Wakefield by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Doncaster to Wakefield is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:26 AM0h28Doncaster8:54 AMWakefield€81One-way0 transfers
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- 8:26 AM0h28Doncaster8:54 AMWakefield€81One-way0 transfers
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10:18 AM0h15Doncaster10:33 AMWakefield€651One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 10:26 AM0h28Doncaster10:54 AMWakefield€81One-way0 transfers
- 11:26 AM0h28Doncaster11:54 AMWakefield€81One-way0 transfers
- 12:26 PM0h28Doncaster12:54 PMWakefield€81One-way0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Doncaster to Wakefield
Travel to Wakefield easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Doncaster to Wakefield.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Doncaster and Wakefield as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Doncaster station (DON) and arrive in Wakefield Westgate (WKF).
- Travel with Grand Central Trains, Northern Rail, London North Eastern Railway to go to Wakefield by train.
- 8 direct trains per day with Grand Central Trains, Northern Rail, London North Eastern Railway.
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